THE COUNTRY

Government : Monarchy constitutional.
Head of State: His Majesy the King Mohammed VI (since1999)
Population : 34 860 000 inhabitants (2009 estimation).
Area : 710 850 km²
Capital : Rabat (1 750 000 habitants).
Main cities : Casablanca (3 000 000 ubhabitants), Marrakech (more than 1 000 000  Hab.), Fès (around 1 000 000 Hab), Tanger (746 000 Hab).
Density :  77 hab./km2
Money : lMoroccan dirham (MAD)
Time Zone : GMT
Internet TLD : .ma
Calling code: + 212
Official language : Arabic is the official language, but french is widely used in official government texts and by the business communauty, specialy in the main cities.

USEFUL INFORMATION

• Entry

A valid passport is required and must be valid at least 3 months from the date of entry in Morocco. However, for nationals of the European Union and the Swiss identity card may be sufficient under certain conditions. Always check with the tourist office or Moroccan consulate before departure.

• Climate

The dominant climate in Morocco is Mediterranean. The North is tempered by the Atlantic Ocean, the costal cities are very hot early in spring time inside the country, the climate is continental with extremes temperature; the Atlas area  is wet, the snow is common. Further south, the climate is desertic.

• Change

In main cities, you will find offices for change everywhere, attached or not to a bank. Otherwise, you can change in the banks, but withlimited hours : Monday to Friday and from 08:00 to 15:30.

PLACES TO DISCOVER

Marrakech :

The Medina, the famous djamaa el Fna square, souks, GuelizDon’t forget to visit the Historicals monuments : (Medersa Ben Youssef, Saâdiens Tombs, Bahia Palace, Menara Gardens..)

Casablanca :

Hassan II Mosque, Habous district, Ain Diab the coastal road.

To not miss : Shopping to Maârif where you will find the best international Marks and our famous Morocco Mall (70.000 m2 of commercial area)

Ouarzazate :

Taourirt Kasbah, Fint Oasis

Around Ouarzazate, Ait Banhaddou Kasbah, Tiffoultout Kasbah, Pictures Studios

Taroudant :

Souks, Ramparts,  Berbere Market

Agadir :

Swimming, Sailing, Shopping

Essaouira :

Old Medina, Sea port, Mellah, Market

The South:

Dadès and Todra Valleys, Tineghir palms, Erfoud and the famous Merzouga sand dunes

Rabat :

Hassan Tower,  Oudayas Kasabh, Mohamed V mausoleum, archaelogical museum.

Fes :

Mérinides Tombs, Souks and the old Médina

Bouanania Medersa, El Attarine, Karaouiyine Mosque